cunning reflects gather to have required

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific temple dedicated to

to serve another powerful creature or might need to gather servants of its own. Deathlocks The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the

Corrin Delmaco

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Halfling

trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Samara Strongbones

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Halfling Nimbleness. Samara can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. Brave. Samara has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the

gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Orvex Ocrammas

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Cunning Action. On each of his turns, Orvex can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Orvex deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType

politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Khalessa Draga

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Cunning Action. On each of her turns, Khalessa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Khalessa deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6

individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Berbalang

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spying on the living to take knowledge from them as well. A berbalang can create a spectral duplicate of itself and send the duplicate out to gather information on other planes by watching places where

the gods and their servants gather. When a berbalang is perceiving its environment through its duplicate, its actual body is unconscious and can’t protect itself. Thus, a berbalang typically

Oath of the Watchers

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

network of spies and informants to gather information on suspected cults. To a Watcher, keeping a healthy suspicion and awareness about one’s surroundings is as natural as wearing armor in

battle. TENETS OF THE WATCHERS A paladin who assumes the Oath of the Watchers swears to safeguard mortal realms from otherworldly threats. Vigilance. The threats you face are cunning, powerful, and

Gray Render

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

protect that creature. Great strength and a ferocious nature make gray renders fierce guardians, but they lack a shred of cunning. Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules on their bodies that, on

reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering need

Exethanter

Monsters Curse of Strahd

academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including

Arcturia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of a comet—or perhaps this phenomenon merely signals that star spawn are in the vicinity and available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their

surrounds the cultist for 1 minute, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range

Oath of the Watchers (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

network of spies and informants to gather information on suspected cults. To a Watcher, keeping a healthy suspicion and awareness about one’s surroundings is as natural as wearing armor in

battle. TENETS OF THE WATCHERS A paladin who assumes the Oath of the Watchers swears to safeguard mortal realms from otherworldly threats. Vigilance. The threats you face are cunning, powerful, and

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings

flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

elements, and endured sickness without the advantage of medicine or a place to recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each

their torch-based code. From the lighting, placement, and type of torch arranged on or near a structure, you can gather a great deal of information about those who live or do business there, particularly

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

often in the wake of a comet—or perhaps this phenomenon merely signals that star spawn are in the vicinity and available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read

). Multihued flame surrounds the cultist for 1 minute, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy

Spy Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType

cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Berbalang Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

dismisses it (no action required). The duplicate has the same statistics and knowledge as the berbalang, and everything experienced by the duplicate is known by the berbalang. All damage dealt by the

;t above spying on the living to take knowledge from them as well. A berbalang can create a spectral duplicate of itself and send the duplicate out to gather information on other planes by watching

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

would be adequate compensation for her failure. Bifurcated Souls. The divided nature of the forlarren reflects their origin, marking each one as two entities trapped in a single form. One forlarren

, chaotic, and temperamental nature they all share. When its diabolical aspect shines through, a forlarren is a cunning, calculating, and brutal enemy. It might use its natural charm to worm its way

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, their lack of cunning foiled her plans. Many tumbled into the sea and drowned, too simpleminded and impatient to learn how to swim. Others smashed caravans and crushed their defenders most effectively

silver is done, crab folk gather the treasures they have won and place them at the feet of a simple effigy of their hag creator, made from driftwood and other scrap and kept in their communal lair. The

Vault Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

color of the moon the mirror reflects. The text notes which ability checks, if any, are required to remove a moonlight mirror from where it is found.

A Lich's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

powerful guardians and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in

Eldritch Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Boon option produces a special creature or an object that reflects your patron’s nature. Pact of the Chain. Your familiar is more cunning than a typical familiar. Its default form can be a

Orders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Empower The special facility confers a temporary empowerment to you or someone else. Harvest Hirelings gather a resource produced in the special facility. During the time required to harvest a

similar magic. The orders are as follows: Craft Hirelings in the special facility craft an item that can be made in that facility. During the time required to craft an item, the facility can’t be used

Grolantor's Larder Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, a character can gather enough magical food to furnish a heroes’ feast spell (no other components required). A creature who receives the benefits of the spell must make a DC 15 Constitution saving

requires no ability checks. With some extra effort, visitors can gather a feast of gigantic proportions, but this magic has its risks: Boundless Bounty. With 2 hours of foraging for the choicest foods

Eldritch Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Boon option produces a special creature or an object that reflects your patron’s nature. Pact of the Chain. Your familiar is more cunning than a typical familiar. Its default form can be a

Spy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Spy Rulers, nobles, merchants, guildmasters, and other wealthy individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal

+5, Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4 Senses passive Perception 16 Languages any two languages Challenge 1 (200 XP) Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation

The King's Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

treason. The Citadel isn’t required to provide compensation for the services it demands, but an adventurer who wins the respect of the Citadel can certainly benefit from the relationship. The Citadel is

made up of these four divisions: The King’s Dark Lanterns gather intelligence and engage in covert operations. The King’s Shields protect the royal family and its closest associates. The King’s Swords

Wandslingers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

found in the armies of most nations. Due to the considerable training required to master magic, this has remained an elite specialty. The common soldier wields a spear or crossbow but it’s not unusual

required to use an arcane focus when casting a spell. But if you’re a wandslinger, you’re more comfortable with a focus in your hand. Casting a spell without a focus takes effort. There’s no mechanical

Creating Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

the equivalent of a recipe or a blueprint; it explains the process and components required to create the item. If you can obtain a schema—from House Cannith, the mystical library of Arcanix, the

years or decades to develop a particular schema; the fact that you can accomplish this in weeks reflects the idea that player characters are innovators. However, it is always up to the DM to decide if

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see “Dragon Masks”), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil

powerful forces. News of the alliance has thus brought the various factions of the Sword Coast together. The leaders of those factions understand that they must gather and rally forces to fight the

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